Teacher - Kindergarten at Greenhill School – Dallas, Texas

SUMMARY

The school seeks a talented and experienced early childhood educator to teach kindergarten.

This is a full-time, 10-month, exempt position. Some evening and weekend work is required.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Leading the instruction and social-emotional learning of a class of 16 students;
• Teaching Science of Reading aligned literacy that includes phonics (CR Success), writing workshop, social studies, science and math (Number Corner and Bridges Math);
• Implementing Morning Meetings;
• Planning and executing two project-based learning projects per year concluding in public showcases;
• Participating in daily carpool duty and recess duty;
• Observing at scheduled admission playdates;
• Writing progress reports for all students; leading scheduled parent-teacher conferences three times per year;
• Collaborating within a team of eight homeroom teachers for curriculum planning and consistent learning experiences for students;
• Attending divisional and departmental meetings, participate in professional development activities, observe/be observed by colleagues/administration, and give/receive feedback;
• Adhering to the divisional curriculum scope and sequence as well as work to align with the team’s instructional plans;
• Mentoring and supporting an associate teacher in their classroom.

QUALIFICATIONS

The ideal candidate will…

• Have at least three years of teaching experience with 4-6 year-old children.
• Demonstrate competency with student-centered technology, an interest in advancing and supporting its use to enhance student learning, and the desire to employ technology to connect with students who learn both remotely and in-person.
• Demonstrate a growth mindset and seek opportunities to reflect upon their practice to improve.
• Embrace modern pedagogical techniques.
• Have an MS in Early Childhood or Childhood Education.

Specific Skills and Abilities:

• Have a desire to be part of a community that values difference and actively engages with it.
• Show a demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (e.g., familiarity with concepts; evidence of relevant personal growth; examples of relevant practice, etc.).
• Be a motivated collaborator, possess a strong work ethic, and have a positive spirit.